new strings

Funny how a set of new strings can totally change the sound of an instrument.

Ever since I got Savanna back in May, I've kept the stock strings on her, and she sounded great. I finally decided to buy a new set and give her another listen. I stuck with my strings of choice for guitar, which are Dean Markley "Blue Steel" strings. Got her strung up and with the ever bright tone of the blue steel's (and the fact that they are just new strings) she growls wonderfully. Nice and clear growl, and definitely more noticeable than the stock strings. My only gripe is, they tin a bit more. I'm not sure if the gauge is slightly smaller or the way it's wound, or the material used, but the tin from the lined frets come in more noticeable as well. If I can't solve this dilemma I might seek a guitar mod shop and see if I can't get them removed and replaced with wooden lines.

Also, thanks to Mark, two of my guitars that were "no longer in service" are back in service. One still needs some work, but nothing major. Both were just a matter of rewiring and some clean up on the inside. He also tried to fix my amp, and I'm an idiot with electronics so I don't know what's causing the channel to switch randomly, and Mark couldn't figure it out with a quick one over, but it's still doing it.

I know a new amp is in my future, but I was hoping I could wait until the actual need arose (like I got a gig or something). We'll see.

Lastly, I'm about to build a new computer. Hoping to keep this one running for all the programs and applications, and the new one for all my gaming and audio needs. But seeing as heat is the major issue, not sure if I could fit another computer in this already cramped and heavily heated room.

Dilemma's abound... Feel the groove! GET YOU!